What Is Rotten In Hamlet

Many know the origin of the quotation, “something is rotten in the state of Denmark” as it a very meaningful quote in William Shakespeare's Hamlet. This quotation let’s the reader know that not all is well in Hamlet’s nation and that he know’s this. Knowing that all is not well in Denmark causes Hamlet; its Prince to have to act in a away to fix the problem’s that plague his Country. This will be shown through the analysis of what is rotten in Denmark, his traits in which he possess that make him a good politician, and how these traits would allow him to attack these problems head on.

As stated beforehand “something is rotten in the state of Denmark”, which is very prevalent throughout the whole play. From alcoholism, corruption, and straight-forward murder, all these vices plague the state of Denmark. Hamlet directly stated that he thinks Denmark is full of “drunken swine” which is not a trait any Country wishes to possess. As for the corruption the whole hierarchy of Denmark is threatened with the uprising of Claudius, and his
Alcoholism is a vice which inflicts many people, yet not him. Hamlet stands true and does not let this vice corrupt his intentions of creating a better Denmark, which shows his integrity and moral standings. The corruption which infects the hierarchy of Denmark, essentially plagues the whole Country. Hamlet by fighting this corruption shows his dedication to his integrity and Country, showing that he is very patriotic. Lastly, the assassination of Hamlet’s father with no criminal to hold accountable. Hamlet hunts down who is responsible and opposed to killing the culprit on a hunch, he verifies their guilt, this shows that he is lawful and believes in justice and fairness. These traits integrity, patriotism, and lawfulness all demonstrate that Hamlet possesses traits in which would allow him to tackle these problems head